Are you shaking in your cute ankle boots at the mere thought of picking the perfect present for your beau this holiday? Never fear, Shecky's is here with a gift guide full of awesome pop culture finds that he will hands-down love. No matter how well-intentioned, your main man isn't going to be bowled over by yet another cashmere sweater... CONTINUE READING 7

This week marked 43 years since that legendary music fest was held in a tiny New York town in the summer of '69—yes, we're talking about Woodstock. It was the summer of love and, fittingly, the summer of a lot of lovin', with concertgoers getting, er, close in the fields and loads of music-loving ladies trying to score a little alone... CONTINUE READING 12

Happy Monday! Do you ever listen to music when you’re feeling down? You turn on your favorite sappy songs...and they make you even more sad? We are guilty of this, too!! Music can significantly change our moods, so we put together our ultimate "feel good" playlist for all of you. Pick your feet up, get motivated and feel amazing!! Tell us your favorite "feel good" songs.... “CREATE YOUR... CONTINUE READING 9

Now through June marks graduation season! Yep, it's that wonderful time of the year when proud grads, be they Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate, are cause for celebration. Luckily, graduation songs have gotten a lot better since you sang R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly" at your elementary school's commencement in 1997. Mix this list from Celebrations.com for yourself or... CONTINUE READING 6

It was recently the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' first appearance at the Cavern Club (Feb. 9), and lest you can make a trip across the pond to where it all began or to NYC for the limited-edition run of the music-filled Broadway show Rain, there are still ways to celebrate the Fab Four right at home! "Over-the-Hill 50th birthday parties are so... CONTINUE READING 7

Video games have made it easier than ever to live like rock stars...no matter how bad our voices actually are. Check out five games that’ll make you a singing sensation—no lessons necessary! -Lynden Halpern Guitar Hero Major strides were made in the world of video games when Guitar Hero first came out. Suddenly, you weren’t just staring at a screen until your eyes... CONTINUE READING 5

Whether snuggling on the couch watching a holiday classic or venturing to the theater for a new release, winter is a great time for movie-watching. But films can be fun to listen to too, featuring great compilations of music via their soundtracks! Without further ado, here are my top five movie soundtracks of all time. -Lynden Halpern CLUELESS Soooo maaaaybe all that ... CONTINUE READING 6

With only one week left till official winter, it’s officially time to come to terms with the fact that it’ll be too cold or snowy for most of us to want to leave our nice warm homes in the coming months (to all you Southern ladies: we’re jealous!). So build a fire and snuggle up with a significant other, your family... CONTINUE READING 11

It seems that my boyfriend and I are forever fighting over "our" iPod, and while I may humor his view that it is a 'shared' appliance, the truth is that it's mine! I am not in the slighest bit ashamed of my musical tastes (I frequently whine to Mumford & Sons and screech out to Gaga) but seeing as my boyfriend... CONTINUE READING 9

This Music Monday, we at Shecky's wanted to introduce you to Heather Park, a true stand-out in the singing world. Her second album Stay just debuted and we were fortunate enough to ask Park some questions about her Korean background, her inspiring lyrics and her music career. SHECKY'S: Your new album is about "love learned, lost and reborn," can you elaborate... CONTINUE READING 4